Apple Sausage Egg Skillet
Indulge in a hearty and flavorful breakfast with this Apple Sausage Egg Skillet recipe. This delicious dish combines the sweetness of apples, the savory goodness of sausages, and the richness of eggs, all cooked to perfection in a single skillet. Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast treat, this recipe will become a household favorite.
Equipment
- A large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz package pork sausage
- 3 granny smith apples diced
- 3 C. potatoes diced
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cage-free eggs
- 1 cup of Swiss cheese shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook sausage over medium-high heat in a large pot.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until well browned.
- Add diced potatoes, apples, green onions, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground pepper to the skillet.
- Decrease heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown.
- Lower the heat to low.
- Make six indents on the surface of the potato mixture.
- Crack an egg over each indent and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- Top with Swiss cheese, and serve.
Notes
Tips:
- You can use any variety of apples, but sweeter ones like Honeycrisp or Gala work well in this recipe.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- If you like a spicier kick, choose spicy breakfast sausage.
- Calories: 415
- Protein: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 12g